SPYSHOTS: 2018 Ford Focus shows off new interior
The 2018 Ford Focus has been spotted again, and this time around our spy photographers have managed to catch a glimpse of its interior. From the images of the test mule, the …
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Subaru WRX STI Type RA to tackle ‘Ring, Goodwood
Subaru will be sending its new WRX STI Type RA up the Goodwood hillclimb later this month, where it will surely join other expensive metal. Piloted by stunt and rally driver Mark …
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive – limited to 500 units
The venerable Porsche 911 range gains a new variant with an added touch of exclusivity in the form of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive. This is a limited-run model, with just …
Tesla overtakes BMW, fourth in market capitalisation
As of early December, BMW held a US$30 billion (RM127.8 billion) margin in market capitalisation over California-based Tesla Motors. That positioning has since been reversed, following a rallying of Tesla shares, according …
Apple to focus on autonomous systems: CEO Cook
Last week, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook elaborated on the company's plans for the automotive sector. "We’re focusing on autonomous systems. It’s a core technology that we view as very important," …
Diesel vehicle sales fall amidst fear of future bans
Diesel-powered vehicles have long been a staple of the European car buying public, though now diesels face an increasingly uphill battle in the face of looming driving bans across Europe, according to …
Takata expected to file bankruptcy protection in Japan
Airbag manufacturer Takata is expected to file for bankruptcy protection according to the Nikkei Asian Review. This follows the world's largest automotive safety recall caused by the company's defective inflators, which saw …
PLUS North-South Expressway travel time advisory
The Hari Raya Aidilfitri season is upon us again, and PLUS has issued a travel time advisory for road users who will be traveling on the highways out of and back into …
Subaru tops Audi in global all-wheel-drive car sales
In the the April 2015 to April 2016 financial year, Subaru sold 965,892 all-wheel-drive vehicles, which accounted for 15.2% of the entire global market, putting the the Japanese manufacturer ahead of Audi, …
Festive period road fatalities due to carelessness: IGP
Paying attention on the roads is particularly crucial during the festive and holiday periods, as an estimated 95% of road accident fatalities are due to driver carelessness, according to the Malaysian police …
East Coast Rail Line to be ‘mindset changer’ – Najib
The 600 km long East Coast Rail Line project which is set to connect the Klang Valley to the east coast will serve as a game changer in boosting the country's economy, …
SPYSHOTS: Next Mercedes-AMG G 63 – interior seen
The next-generation Mercedes-AMG G 63 has been spotted running road trials again, and now we have some images of its interior. Here, we can see the test mule's instrument cluster, which retains …
SPYSHOTS: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu facelift spotted
The forthcoming, updated Chevrolet Malibu has been spotted testing near General Motors' proving grounds in the United States, and judging by the amount of camouflage applied, this could be an extensive revision. …
Porsche 911 GT2 RS unveiled at E3 – 641 hp, 750 Nm
The latest incarnation of the most potent Porsche 911 has broken cover at this year's E3 (Electronics Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, and it appears - as hinted at by previous spyshots …
JPJ set to review private vehicle load limits – report
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be instructed to review the enforcement of current load limits applied to private vehicles in order to maintain the correct passenger limit for a vehicle, according …
Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5L Turbo lands in Indonesia
With Thailand having received the Honda Civic hatchback in March this year, the Japanese automaker has launched the five-door version of the Civic FC in Indonesia, at Rp438,000,000 (RM140,529) for the E …
VIDEO: 50 years of Mazda rotary engine development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H18-6PGCkLw Compared with compatriots Toyota, Honda and Nissan, Mazda hasn't had the sheer amounts of resource the others have had at their disposal for the development of their cars. With its early …
Honda Level 4 autonomy – sleep on the move by 2025
Autonomous driving technology developed by Honda will allow occupants of its vehicles to sleep while on the go by 2025, said Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo. Level four autonomous driving has been set …
2018 Audi A8 can coast with engine off at 160 km/h
Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming, D5-generation Audi A8 will feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and now we have a bit more information on how the electrified setup will assist …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia opens Hap Seng Kuching Autohaus – 16-work bay, 18,383 sq m 3S facility
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially opened Hap Seng Kuching Autohaus, the first one-stop centre of its kind in East Malaysia. The RM53 million facility in Kuching, Sarawak boasts 18,383 sq m of built-up …
